How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO055 - No PO Number Range maintained for Clearing Area &1 and Order Type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: No PO Number Range maintained for Clearing Area &1 and Order Type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO055 - No PO Number Range maintained for Clearing Area &1 and Order Type &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO055 No PO Number Range maintained for Clearing Area &1 and Order Type &2 indicates that there is no number range defined for the specified clearing area and order type in the system. This typically occurs when trying to create or process a purchase order (PO) in a specific clearing area that does not have an associated number range.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range: The primary cause of this error is that the number range for the specified clearing area and order type has not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the purchase order types or clearing areas.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they might not have accounted for the necessary number range settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the number range for the specified clearing area and order type. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Purchase Order -> Define Number Ranges for Purchase Orders.
  
  
  
  Define Number Ranges:
  
  In the number range configuration, check if there is an existing number range for the specified clearing area and order type.
  If not, create a new number range by specifying the range of numbers that can be used for purchase orders in that clearing area and order type.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Order Type:
  
  Ensure that the newly created number range is assigned to the appropriate order type and clearing area.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  Test the Changes: Try to create or process the purchase order again to see if the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OMEC (for maintaining number ranges) or SPRO (for accessing the configuration menu).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on number range management and configuration.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional underlying issues or customizations affecting the number range settings.